GamesIndustry.biz says Secret Mode is leaning on two very different bets: pure indie releases and higher-budget “caretaker” projects like Star Wars: Galactic Racer. The newly independent UK publisher...
Unity has opened early access to Simulation Pro, a robotics package aimed at teams that need to move faster from sim to deployment. It bundles URDF import, sensor simulation, ROS …
Gamefromscratch reports that Action Game Maker’s Massive 2.0 beta is trying to make the Maker-branded Godot fork feel like a real product, not just a paid wrapper. The June 2025 …
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GamesIndustry.biz reports that Everplay is leaning harder into Bulkhead after Wardogs outperformed expectations in early access. The Team17 owner also says Hell Let Loose: Vietnam is tracking well,...
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HOT WHEELS Infinite Rush has launched in Early Access on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, and ROG Xbox Ally. The arcade racer centers on four toy-scale islands, 150+ vehicles, …
Xbox Insiders on Series X|S can now test an unreleased Wreck Runners build ahead of the September update. The free playtest supports up to four players and adds temples, runner …
GamesIndustry.biz reports Moon Studios has pushed No Rest for the Wicked's 1.0 launch from October 2026 to March 2027. The studio says the extra time will go into performance, the …
Sophie McEvoy·
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Xbox’s August 31 to September 4 lineup mixes big-budget preorders with several indie launches and Game Pass additions. The most developer-relevant details are the platform flags: multiple releases...
Panic is refunding tariff-related fees to customers after the added charges sparked backlash, while 1047 Games is shifting resources away from Splitgate to a new project. On the events side, …
GamesIndustry.biz reports Arrowhead CEO Shams Jorjani saying the industry’s old 2010s playbooks no longer hold. He points to longer dev cycles, faster content churn, AI, and rising Asian competition...
Modern Warfare 4 is opening its beta to all players, giving teams a live look at how a high-traffic shooter rollout is staged. For developers, the interesting part is less …
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is being pushed with an immediate beta tied to pre-orders, giving players early hands-on access before launch. For developers, it’s another reminder of how …
Mike Nelson, XBOX Wire Editor·
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NBA 2K27 is opening its season with up to 9 days of Early Access starting August 26, tied to Deluxe and Ultra pre-purchases. The preseason breakdown also points to broad …
TCG Card Shop Simulator is adding the feature players have wanted since Early Access: a fully playable Tetramon Duel Master mode. The 1.0 update lands September 15, 2026, bringing a …
ShipShaper creator Tomas Sala says indies shouldn’t panic about GTA6, arguing its audience won’t overlap much with niche PC games. He’s launching ShipShaper in Early Access on September 2, and …
Xbox is running a weekend Free Play Days slate that includes the Gears of War: E-Day multiplayer beta, plus Sunderfolk and Asdivine Cross. The E-Day beta is the standout for …
Subnautica 2 Experimental is live through the Xbox Insider Program, letting players test in-progress builds before they reach the stable branch. For Unknown Worlds, it’s a practical way to surface...
Grounded 2’s largest update adds a full underwater layer to Brookhollow Park, centered on Skunk Pond, plus new progression, creatures, and base-building options. Players can craft diving gear,...
THQ Nordic used its 2026 showcase to push a broad slate of releases, led by REANIMAL: The Prisoner DLC, Way of the Hunter 2 pre-orders, and new looks at Wreckfest …
Xbox’s August 10–14 lineup is heavy on small-team releases, with a mix of Game Pass, early access, and budget-priced launches. The week spans everything from factory automation and co-op zombie...
Will Fulton, XBOX Wire Editor·
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